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Apple iPhone Duo Preorders Open October 16 at Two Thousand Dollars

Carrier promotions trim the steep entry price on Apple's first foldable device ahead of orders next week.

By Spec Sheet

The Mobile Desk · (3 hours ago)

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Angle view of a dual-screen foldable smartphone sitting on a flat wooden surface.
Angle view of a dual-screen foldable smartphone sitting on a flat wooden surface.Photo via Tom's Guide

Apple set a steep bar for its foldable entry, pricing the upcoming iPhone Duo at $1,999. Preorders start on October 16, and US carriers are already detailing trade-in subsidies to soften the blow for buyers interested in the book-style hybrid.

At two thousand dollars, the iPhone Duo marks Apple's most expensive phone to date. The hardware bridges the gap between an iPhone and an iPad mini, relying on a compact outer cover that unfolds into a tablet-sized workspace. On the outside, the device sports a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR screen with a resolution of 1,398 x 2,034 pixels. Unfolding the device reveals a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR folding panel running at 1,878 x 2,670 pixels, finished with a nano-texture coating designed to cut down on glare.

Inside, Apple equips the phone with its A20 Pro chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of baseline storage. The camera package skips a dedicated zoom lens on the rear, instead opting for a dual-sensor array: a 48MP main camera with an f/1.6 aperture and a 48MP ultrawide shooter with an f/2.2 lens. Apple also embedded two distinct 24MP front-facing cameras to handle selfies and video calls whether the device is folded shut or fully opened.

Because the sticker price sits well above standard flagships, early network promotions will carry much of the initial sales volume. US carrier Xfinity Mobile confirmed that new Xfinity Mobile Plus sign-ups and existing Diamond tier members on Mobile Plus can claim up to $1,000 off the iPhone Duo when preorders begin on October 16. Customers holding grandfathered Premium Unlimited accounts qualify for that full trade-in discount as well. For buyers without an eligible device to trade in, the carrier will knock $400 off the purchase price outright.

Whether competing carriers match that $1,000 discount threshold will determine how quickly early adopters bite. At full price, the hardware demands a sizable financial commitment for 256GB of storage and two rear cameras. Customers watching the rollout can secure order slots once preorders open next Friday.

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